Heartland has another reason to celebrate! The facility has earned a 5-Star Overall Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and received the additional Gold Trophy designation for high-performing nursing homes.
This recognition represents an achievement beyond the traditional CMS Five-Star rating.
CMS evaluates nursing homes through its Five-Star Quality Rating System, which considers health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. These ratings help individuals and families make more informed comparisons when exploring long-term care options.
The Gold Trophy, however, recognizes an additional level of performance.
According to CMS, facilities receiving this designation demonstrate fewer safety-related citations, higher staffing levels, and performance that meets additional quality indicators. It is an added distinction reserved for facilities that meet further high-performance criteria.
For Heartland, this accomplishment is worth recognizing and celebrating. It reflects the importance of maintaining established standards, supporting staffing efforts, and continually working toward strong performance across key areas of nursing home operations.
For residents and their loved ones, understanding these distinctions can provide valuable insight when researching and comparing facilities.
We are excited to celebrate Heartland's achievement and the people who contribute to its continued progress.
Congratulations to the Heartland team on earning this impressive recognition. Five stars are already exceptional. The Gold Trophy takes the achievement even further!